ADHD

Question 1

What is the first line therapy used for ADHD?

Answer 1

long-acting stimulants
(*intermediate or short-acting are considered 2nd line)

Question 2

How often should the use of stimulants be assessed by a healthcare provider?

Answer 2

atleast once a year

Question 3

when should a patient stop taking stimulant medication if they experience hypertension?

Answer 3

-Increase in systolic blood pressure greater than 4-6mmHg or increase in heart rate greater than 5-10beats/min

Question 4

patients with short gut syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough nutrients from foods because part of the small intestine is missing or damaged.) should avoid ________ stimulants

Answer 4

methylphenidate ER: concerta

Question 5

What is given to ADHD patients also struggling with tics?

Answer 5

-Antidepressants may benefit patients with comorbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, enuresis or tic disorders.

-In general, ADHD symptoms are more disabling than tics in patients with both. Although stimulants may exacerbate tics in some individuals, they can be safely used in the majority of patients with both disorders.​[68] Clonidine alone or in combination with stimulants is also effective in improving both ADHD and tic symptoms in patients with both conditions